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How Long Can It Take for Internal Stitches from a Tummy Tuck to Dissolve?

asked 2 years ago by 5316anon in australia
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
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I had surgery 7 months ago and some of the internal stitches are still there, just wondering if this is normal and how long it could potentially take for them to dissolve?

1 answer to How Long Can It Take for Internal Stitches from a Tummy Tuck to Dissolve?

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Dissolving sutures

Most sutures that are used internally on a tummy tuck should be dissolved in 3-6 months. There are occasions where on certain parts of the abdomen, that permanent sutures are used though.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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